in a performance-driven culture ✅ What You’ll Bring 🎓 Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering , or another STEM discipline 💻 Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, C#, or KDB+/Q 🔍 Analytical mindset with a passion for tackling complex, data-driven challenges ⚡ Curiosity, drive, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, intellectually demanding environments 🌟 Why Join 🌍 Greenfield More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Hunter Bond
in a performance-driven culture ✅ What You’ll Bring 🎓 Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering , or another STEM discipline 💻 Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, C#, or KDB+/Q 🔍 Analytical mindset with a passion for tackling complex, data-driven challenges ⚡ Curiosity, drive, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, intellectually demanding environments 🌟 Why Join 🌍 Greenfield More ❯
risk fundamentals. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a quantitative or trading development role. Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to operate independently. Experience with Python or KDB+/Q is beneficial but not essential. Stable career track record and a genuine interest in working closely with trading teams. This is a high-visibility position within the More ❯
for research and operations. What we are screening for: Fluency in C++ or Rust plus practical Python. Clear evidence you have shipped infrastructure that moved PnL. Comfort with Kafka, kdb+ or ClickHouse, AWS, and market microstructure. 1 to 5 years building trading systems or adjacent high-throughput systems. Strong reasoning about data structures, algorithms, and throughput versus latency trade More ❯
for research and operations. What we are screening for: Fluency in C++ or Rust plus practical Python. Clear evidence you have shipped infrastructure that moved PnL. Comfort with Kafka, kdb+ or ClickHouse, AWS, and market microstructure. 1 to 5 years building trading systems or adjacent high-throughput systems. Strong reasoning about data structures, algorithms, and throughput versus latency trade More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Hawksworth
the office, x2 days at home per week). There is a strong chance for extensions as a long-term assignment. Mandatory key skills: Solid experience with Q/KDB+ creating and managing large KDB stacks. Knowledge about software delivery process and methodologies. UNIX OS knowledge. Desirable skills : Clear communication & systematic reasoning. Have front office knowledge of the FX More ❯
the office, x2 days at home per week). There is a strong chance for extensions as a long-term assignment. Mandatory key skills: Solid experience with Q/KDB+ creating and managing large KDB stacks. Knowledge about software delivery process and methodologies. UNIX OS knowledge. Desirable skills : Clear communication & systematic reasoning. Have front office knowledge of the FX More ❯
query-ready datasets to quants and researchers What they are looking for: Experience in distributed data engineering at scale Strong coding skills in Python, C++ or Java Familiarity with kdb+, ClickHouse, Kafka, Parquet/Arrow Previous experience with tick-level financial data is a strong advantage More ❯
query-ready datasets to quants and researchers What they are looking for: Experience in distributed data engineering at scale Strong coding skills in Python, C++ or Java Familiarity with kdb+, ClickHouse, Kafka, Parquet/Arrow Previous experience with tick-level financial data is a strong advantage More ❯
scripting experience (Python or Bash) Proven track record in managing technical delivery and cross-functional collaboration Understanding of front-to-back trade flow and system architecture Exposure to microservices, kdb+/q, or data-intensive systems is an advantage Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, and structured project tracking Excellent analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills This role suits a technically More ❯
scripting experience (Python or Bash) • Proven track record in managing technical delivery and cross-functional collaboration • Understanding of front-to-back trade flow and system architecture • Exposure to microservices, kdb+/q, or data-intensive systems is an advantage • Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, and structured project tracking • Excellent analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills This role suits a technically More ❯
Role Title: Junior KDB+ Developer Location: London, UK On-site working Full time employment Start Date: ASAP Overview Our consultant will be sitting within our client's eFX technology department that is responsible for a suite of applications and services that form the core of the eFX business line servicing clients, internal sales, and other branches of the group. … and supports FX spot, forward, options and deposits. The services are implemented in C#, Java and KDB+. The FX business is looking to improve their electronic footprint by leveraging KDB+ to determine client toxicity, back-testing and parameterisation of trading strategies, real-time generation of key technical indicators, etc. The role is within a small team focused on pricing … frequent deliveries in the range of hours to days, direct contact to stakeholders and the trading desk. Mandatory key skills to perform the duties Solid experience with Q/KDB+ creating and managing large KDB stacks. Knowledge of software delivery process and methodologies. UNIX OS knowledge. Desirable skills to have added value Clear communication & systematic reasoning. Have front office More ❯
Role Title: Junior KDB+ Developer Location: London, UK On-site working Full time employment Start Date: ASAP Overview Our consultant will be sitting within our client's eFX technology department that is responsible for a suite of applications and services that form the core of the eFX business line servicing clients, internal sales, and other branches of the group. … and supports FX spot, forward, options and deposits. The services are implemented in C#, Java and KDB+. The FX business is looking to improve their electronic footprint by leveraging KDB+ to determine client toxicity, back-testing and parameterisation of trading strategies, real-time generation of key technical indicators, etc. The role is within a small team focused on pricing … frequent deliveries in the range of hours to days, direct contact to stakeholders and the trading desk. Mandatory key skills to perform the duties Solid experience with Q/KDB+ creating and managing large KDB stacks. Knowledge of software delivery process and methodologies. UNIX OS knowledge. Desirable skills to have added value Clear communication & systematic reasoning. Have front office More ❯
then making sure these things are all attained! Skills/Experience Proven experience working as a Technical BA/PM within the financial services domain Knowledge of Python or KDB+ Degree in Computer Science/Engineering is preferred More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Hunter Bond
then making sure these things are all attained! Skills/Experience Proven experience working as a Technical BA/PM within the financial services domain Knowledge of Python or KDB+ Degree in Computer Science/Engineering is preferred More ❯
Key responsibilities · Develop and implement solutions for a core kdb+ data platform used by global trading teams. · Build and maintain high-performance, high-volume, low-latency systems, from market data capture to user analytics. · Collaborate with global business sponsors, quant trading teams, and technology teams to deliver projects. · Contribute to the design and technical direction of the kdb+ product suite. · Translate business requirements into secure, stable, and scalable software designs. Required skills and qualifications · Extensive experience in kdb+/q, including the design of large kdb+ systems. · Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices. · Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment. · Core Java development experience is often More ❯
Key responsibilities · Develop and implement solutions for a core kdb+ data platform used by global trading teams. · Build and maintain high-performance, high-volume, low-latency systems, from market data capture to user analytics. · Collaborate with global business sponsors, quant trading teams, and technology teams to deliver projects. · Contribute to the design and technical direction of the kdb+ product suite. · Translate business requirements into secure, stable, and scalable software designs. Required skills and qualifications · Extensive experience in kdb+/q, including the design of large kdb+ systems. · Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices. · Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment. · Core Java development experience is often More ❯
time hours Setup: Contract inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly Join our client’s global trading technology team to build and optimise a high-performance kdb+ data platform supporting algorithmic and market data analytics. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable kdb+ solutions for global trading teams. Develop low-latency systems for market data capture … and analytics. Collaborate with quant teams, business sponsors, and tech stakeholders. Contribute to the technical direction of the kdb+ product suite. Translate complex business requirements into robust software designs. Must-Have Skills: Extensive experience with kdb+/q and large-scale system design. Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals and modern development practices. Unix/Linux development experience. More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Airswift
time hours Setup: Contract inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly Join our client’s global trading technology team to build and optimise a high-performance kdb+ data platform supporting algorithmic and market data analytics. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable kdb+ solutions for global trading teams. Develop low-latency systems for market data capture … and analytics. Collaborate with quant teams, business sponsors, and tech stakeholders. Contribute to the technical direction of the kdb+ product suite. Translate complex business requirements into robust software designs. Must-Have Skills: Extensive experience with kdb+/q and large-scale system design. Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals and modern development practices. Unix/Linux development experience. More ❯
Duration of assignment: -1 year (potential prolongation) Onsite requirements: 3 days/weekly Required skills and qualifications Extensive experience in kdb+/q, including the design of large kdb+ systems. Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices. Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment. Core Java development experience is often More ❯
Duration of assignment: -1 year (potential prolongation) Onsite requirements: 3 days/weekly Required skills and qualifications Extensive experience in kdb+/q, including the design of large kdb+ systems. Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices. Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment. Core Java development experience is often More ❯
Job Title: KDB+/Q Software Engineer Client: Elite Quant Fund Salary: £70,000 - £225,000 Base (+ Bonus) Location: London (Hybrid) Experience Level: Junior, Mid and Senior Level Positions. My client is looking for a KDB+/Q Software Engineer to join their rapidly expanding development team, leveraging KDB+/Q to streamline and automate critical … processes. With a commitment to the highest tech standards in the industry, our client prides itself on maintaining cutting-edge technology and a progressive work environment. As a KDB+/Q Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the firm's operations, working on the greenfield development of data intensive applications. This position offers a unique opportunity … to join a dynamic team of professionals in an intellectually stimulating environment. Responsibilities: Build and maintain high-performance tick data storage systems using kdb+/q to efficiently store and retrieve large volumes of market data (e.g., trades, quotes, order books). Optimize schema design and partitioning strategies to support low-latency queries across historical and real-time data. More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Hunter Bond
Job Title: KDB+/Q Software Engineer Client: Elite Quant Fund Salary: £70,000 - £225,000 Base (+ Bonus) Location: London (Hybrid) Experience Level: Junior, Mid and Senior Level Positions. My client is looking for a KDB+/Q Software Engineer to join their rapidly expanding development team, leveraging KDB+/Q to streamline and automate critical … processes. With a commitment to the highest tech standards in the industry, our client prides itself on maintaining cutting-edge technology and a progressive work environment. As a KDB+/Q Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the firm's operations, working on the greenfield development of data intensive applications. This position offers a unique opportunity … to join a dynamic team of professionals in an intellectually stimulating environment. Responsibilities: Build and maintain high-performance tick data storage systems using kdb+/q to efficiently store and retrieve large volumes of market data (e.g., trades, quotes, order books). Optimize schema design and partitioning strategies to support low-latency queries across historical and real-time data. More ❯
We are seeking an experienced KDB+ Developer with strong hands-on expertise in KDB+/q and time-series data processing. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working with high-performance, Real Time data systems within financial services preferably in environments such as trading, risk, or market data platforms. Experience in KDB is the primary qualification for … this role.The role involves designing, developing, optimizing, and supporting KDB+systems used for Real Time analytics, quantitative research, and time-series data storage and retrieve. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain KDB+/q applications for Real Time and historical data processing. Build and optimize high-performance, in-memory, time-series databases to support trading, analytics, and risk … analytics to support trading desks and quantitative teams. Collaborate with quants, traders, data engineers, and technology teams to deliver low-latency solutions . Trouble shoot, optimize, and improve existing KDB+systems for performance, memory usage, parallelization, and scalability . Work with Real Time streaming systems and support high-frequency trading (HFT), surveillance, P&L reporting, and analytics platforms . More ❯
We are seeking an experienced KDB+ Developer with strong hands-on expertise in KDB+/q and time-series data processing. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working with high-performance, Real Time data systems within financial services preferably in environments such as trading, risk, or market data platforms. Experience in KDB is the primary qualification for … this role.The role involves designing, developing, optimizing, and supporting KDB+systems used for Real Time analytics, quantitative research, and time-series data storage and retrieve. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain KDB+/q applications for Real Time and historical data processing. Build and optimize high-performance, in-memory, time-series databases to support trading, analytics, and risk … analytics to support trading desks and quantitative teams. Collaborate with quants, traders, data engineers, and technology teams to deliver low-latency solutions . Trouble shoot, optimize, and improve existing KDB+systems for performance, memory usage, parallelization, and scalability . Work with Real Time streaming systems and support high-frequency trading (HFT), surveillance, P&L reporting, and analytics platforms . More ❯